Well ?' 'To this end, I called upon him this morning,' said Nicholas.

'He only returned to town on Saturday, and I knew nothing of his arrival until late last night.' 'And did you see him ?' asked Miss La Creevy.
'No,' replied Nicholas.

'He had gone out.' 'Hah!' said Miss La Creevy; 'on some kind, charitable business, I dare say.' 'I have reason to believe,' pursued Nicholas, 'from what has been told me, by a friend of mine who is acquainted with his movements, that he intends seeing my mother and sister today, and giving them his version of the occurrences that have befallen me.

I will meet him there.' 'That's right,' said Miss La Creevy, rubbing her hands.

'And yet, I don't know,' she added, 'there is much to be thought of--others to be considered.' 'I have considered others,' rejoined Nicholas; 'but as honesty and honour are both at issue, nothing shall deter me.' 'You should know best,' said Miss La Creevy.
'In this case I hope so,' answered Nicholas.